likely letters?

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<p>I just got a letter from Carlton College (or is it University?) telling me that I am likely to be a Hispanic Scholar. That’s all good, except I got a 156 on my PSATs… I really don’t think that’s a very good score. I’m from California, btw. However, I got in the 81st percentile overall.
Does this likely letter mean I am definitly a NHS? Or do they send this to all Hispanics?</p>

<p>I debated on where to post this but I think this is the best place…</p>

<p>Oh, and I’m 1/2 Hispanic. My mom and her family is full Hispanic and my dad is from Alabama. Spanish was my first language and I am much closer to my maternal side than my paternal side… I do still qualify… right?</p>

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<p>I dunno…but 156 isn’t very good for Carleton, even for a Hispanic person.</p>

<p>For your predicted SAT score, just add 0 to the end of the number; so basically you have a 1560.</p>

<p>I have like 2100+, and I don’t think that I’ll even get in, and I’m Hispanic also.</p>

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<p>I don’t want to go to Carlton… I just want to know if I’m going to be a NHS. My letter literally said
“We just learned about you through the College Board SSS. Your PSAT scores and high school records lead us to beleive that there is a good chance that you will receive recognition in the National Hispanic Recognition Program…”</p>

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<p>bumpppppppppppppp</p>

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<p>Carleton has a history of sending out such letters to Hispanics, even those that don’t make it over the National Hispanic cut off. A PSAT score of 156/240 is too low for NHRP. I am surprised that a 156 is 81st percentile in California. It seems too low.</p>